FRUIT SOUP 
1 (16 oz.) pkg. pitted dried prunes
1 (8 oz.) pkg. dried apricots
1 (6 oz.) can frozen orange juice concentrate
5 c. water
Rind of 1 lemon, pared very thin
2 tbsp. quick tapioca
1 (3") stick cinnamon
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. sour cream
1/4 c. grated orange rind

Combine prunes, apricots, orange juice and water in large saucepan. Let stand 1/2 hour. Add lemon rind, tapioca, cinnamon and sugar. Simmer, covered for 10 minutes. Remove cinnamon and lemon peel. Cool. Serve in individual glass bowls. Garnish with sour cream and orange rind. Makes 6 servings. (Served throughout Scandinavia as a first course, dessert or even for breakfast.)

 

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